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Mission and Ministry

CENTER FOR THE COMMON GOOD

Four students doing service and throwing up the Villanova "V"

Recognizing the dignity of all creation, the St. Thomas of Villanova Center for the Common Good works with students, alumni, community partners and campus collaborators to promote the formation of justice-oriented people who serve with our local and global partners and who advocate for systems that advance the Common Good..

Center-Sponsored Opportunities

RUIBAL

Community Outreach of Villanova

Thanksgiving Outreach

Christmas Outreach

Philadelphia Area Social Justice Internship

Catholic Relief Services

Post-Graduation Service

Service and Justice Experiences

Catholic Relief Services

Back on My Feet

Food Recovery Network

Habitat for Humanity

Student-Run Emergency Housing Unit of Philadelphia (SREHUP)

Villanova Refugee Empowerment

   

UNIVERSITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

The St. Thomas of Villanova Center for the Common Good is located in St. Rita Hall, First Floor 

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UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES

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St. Rita of Cascia Day of Service

RUIBAL Interest Form

COV Registration Form

SJE Registration Form

“Love, when it is true, is always directed away from oneself. It is transcendent. The two-fold commandment of love, therefore, translates into working for the common good, [and] working for the common good is service.” –The Augustine Way

NEWS AND EVENTS

Sign up for an SJE this Spring!

Make your spring break meaningful and memorable by serving alongside one of five community partners and connecting with fellow Villanovans along the way. MORE...

Philadelphia Area Social Justice Internship

PASJI offers undergrads the opportunity to do funded social justice work in the greater Philadelphia region over the summer. MORE...

St. Rita of Cascia Day of Service

Join us in honoring St. Rita of Cascia and collaborating with other Augustinian ministries by creating supply kits for Juntos. Come for as little or as long as you’d wish. Any help is greatly appreciated! Friday March 21 9am-12pm St. Rita Hall MORE...